Welcome
North Platte Valley and South Goshen Conservation Districts are working together to conserve,
protect, and enhance natural resources in Goshen County.
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Help Wanted - Tree Technician
As soon as Possible
Click here for Application Requirements
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LAND USE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
RELEASED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The North Platte Valley Conservation District will accept written comments on the Land Use and Natural Resource Management Plan
beginning Friday, October 8, 2021 and will continue through Friday, November 22, 2021.
Click here for Public Survey.
Click here for proposed plan draft.
For more information, contact the North Platte Valley Conservation District at 307.532.4880 ext. 101.
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GOT GOPHERS?
SOUTH GOSHEN CONSERVATION DISTRICT is now renting a Gopher Eliminator for $125.00 per day.
Schedule your rental reservation by calling 307-532-4880 ext 101
Click here for application
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NORTH PLATTE VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
is now renting a WOODS CSS60 Seeder-Tiller-No-Till machine for $75.00 per day.
Simultaneously plant two seed types at two different depths in one pass, precisely measure out seeds, and reduce waste.
Easily weave into narrow spaces and make tight turns to plant areas that may not be accessible with a larger tractor and planter.
Pull a pin and one or both seed boxes stop to make it a tilling machine for ground prep also.
Schedule your rental reservation by calling 307-532-4880 ext 101
Click here for application.
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Domestic Well Water Testing is provided by the districts free of charge each year if funding is available.
Please check with your local district office for more information. Call 307-532-4880 ext 101
You can find general information regarding water quality from EPA at http://deq.wyoming.gov/wqd/know-your-well/
EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations are available here.
Wyoming Water Quality for Livestock and Wildlife are available here.
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Conservation Grade Tree and Shrub Sale Opens each fiscal year from September to April.
Tree Planting site surveys begin each September.
See more information by clicking the links at the top of the page. Click this link Tree Application for the FY 21-22 Application. Call the office to schedule a free site survey and learn more about this program. Call 532-4880 ext 101
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Hazardous Household and Ag Waste Collection Day
sponsored by North Platte Valley and South Goshen Conservation Districts, is an annual event to protect domestic water quality in Goshen County.
All pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, household cleaners, lead or oil-based paints will be accepted. E-waste collection includes kitchen appliances, small appliances, air conditioners, computers, monitors, cell phones, and all types of batteries. Services are free to the public.
We would like to thank all those who participate in this public service by way of financial donation or with assistance at the event.
This event may be held early spring 2022. Staff will accept all forms of electronics,appliances, e-waste listed above, paints, oils, and household- agriculture chemical wastes. Collection day may include additional recycling in the form of cardboard, paperboard, paper, newsprint, plastic containers 1 through 7, pvc pipe, barrels, buckets, shopping plastic bags, bubble wrap, and shrink wrap.
Thank you for your patience while we expand this program to better protect our drinking water.
Please call 307-575-0126 or 532-4880 ext 101 for further information about water quality events.
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